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Thichell Family History

Thichell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Twichell, Tichnell, Trichel, Thissell, Michell, Twitchell, Rishell

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Where is the Thichell family from?

You can see how Thichell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thichell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Thichell families living in Bedfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thichell's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Thichell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thichell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Thichell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thichell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Thichell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Thichell. For the veterans among your Thichell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thichell

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